FOR WOMEN BARNARDO'S HOMES
CLOTHING DISPLAYED MANY NEW AVORKERS NEEDED A larger display of clothing than has ever been gathered before was on view for three afternoons this week at the home of Mrs. E. A. Leighton, Seaview Road, Remuera, who is the founder of the New Zealand Stitchwell Union. This union makes clothes and sends money to Dr. Barnardo's homes in Britain. Members and friends inspected the garments, of which hundreds had been contributed by the girl guides, who had also given toys, books and soap. Many other articles had been sent from all over New Zealand, particularly Christchurch. Great interest was shown and many new members added. Money has also been given generously for this family of 8200 children, the largest family in the world. Appealing for new workers to .-join the circle, which sews every Wednesday, Mrs. Leighton stressed the fine achievement of the homes in turning out 98 per cent good citizens from children who had been taken, in most instances, from unhappy environments. Between 5000 and 6000 men and women, formerly of the homes, have served in this war.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXXIV, Issue 294, 11 December 1943, Page 7
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